According to author Lynne M. Baab, we live in hungry times. Ours is a consumer culture, predisposed to quickly fill the cravings of body and mind. The idea of fasting–the voluntary denial of something for a specific time, for a spiritual purpose–sets us immediately on edge. But Lynne Baab makes the case that can fast. […]
The Diet Cure
For most health books, the word cure in the title is a definite sign to steer clear. The Diet Cure: The 8-Step Program to Rebalance Your Body Chemistry and End Food Cravings, Weight Problems, and Mood-Swings–Now is a refreshing exception. Author Julia Ross has the unusual job description of “nutritional psychologist,” which means that she […]
The Miracle of Fasting: Proven Throughout History for Physical, Mental, & Spiritual Rejuvenation
First of all, I don’t consider this book to really be about fasting because it is about juice fasting. I believe that water fasting is fasting and juice fasting is a diet. Still, juice fasting has it’s merits and this is an interesting book on the subject, if not a bit outdated. The Braggs believe […]
The CR Way: Using the Secrets of Calorie Restriction
When it comes to living longer, scientists are discovering that less is more. By following Calorie Restriction, a revolutionary diet that provides the body with fewer calories than is traditionally required, people are getting dramatic benefits. Now, with The CR Way, you too can slow the aging process; protect against cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes; […]